Q76 · UPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · Geography

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Consider the following countries :I.United KingdomII.DenmarkIII.New ZealandIV.AustraliaV.BrazilHow many of the above countries have more than four time zones?

A All the five
B Only four
C Only three
D Only two

Correct answer: (b) Only four

Explanation

  1. A

    All the five

    All five. One name in the list is the miss.

  2. B

    Only four

    Only four. Four of the five countries meet the stem’s test; one does not.

  3. C

    Only three

    Only three. Under-counts.

  4. D

    Only two

    Only two. Under-counts.

Summary. Official Set A key is (b) only four. Count the countries that actually belong to the grouping in the stem. Four qualify; one is the odd one out. Not all five.

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